DYE, Curtis, age 76, of Centerville, passed away Tues., May 18, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. Born June 16, 1927 in Cary, KY to the late Thomas & Viola (Henson) Dye. He was preceded in death by sisters Jacqueline Mink and Artie Carter and by granddaughter Hannah Marie Dye. Curtis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Maxine; son...

ASBERRY, Brenda S.,of Dayton, passed over May 18, 2004. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Williams. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Michael L. Asberry; Sparky; father and mother, Russell and Isa Williams of Springboro, OH.; son and daughter-in-law, John Rusty and Jill Young of Wilmington, OH, and two grandchildren, Ella and Hazel. Brenda...

MEADOWS, JAMES D.74 of Centerville, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2004 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. James is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sophia Meadows (nee Teshon); daughter, Lillie Irene (Dutch) Chaplin; son, Thomas (Ann) Payne; sister, Pauline Hill; brother, Hughie Farrell; grandchildren, Danny Lee (Cynthia) Bowen, Jr, Sherrie Lynn (Brad) Kline and Nathan Payne; and 6 great grandchildren....

REED, John H., 89, of Dayton, passed away May 17, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marjorie Reed and his sister, Ruth Seman. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Esther; daughters, Marjorie Wirth, Jacqueline Parker and her husband Ray, Deborah Ailabouni; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. John was a member of...

HAMPTON, Barry L. "Big Bear," age 59, of Trenton, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thurs., May 13, 2004. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Shirl, to whom he was married 37 years; 1 daughter Dawn French (Eric); 1 son Barry L. Hampton II (Melinda); 3 sisters Arbutis McCombs (Will), Lydia Banks and Angela Stall (Michael); 1...

HOLLEN, JIMMIE79 of Miami Township, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2004 at his home. Jimmie was born December 17, 1924, the son of Stephen and Myrtle Hollen. He was a decorated United States Navy Seabees, World War II veteran. Jimmie was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the United Baptist Church, Miamisburg. He also served as Deacon in...

NEFF Richard J., 81 of Dayton; passed away Wed. 5/5/04 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Neff; 1 daughter, Maria; 2 brothers, Harry Jr. & Harold (Squirt). Survivors include: his wife of 57 yrs. Martha; 11 children, Patricia (John) Lokai, Barbara Schneider, Richard Jr. (Diane) Neff, John Neff, Frederick (Annie) Neff, James (Kathy)...

MULLINS, Russell W. 72 of Dayton; passed away Monday 5/10/04. Russell served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Advance Foundry Company/Dayton Casting Company after 40 yrs. of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henery & Mable Mullins. Survivors include his loving wife of 49, Kathleen; 2 sons, Jimmy (Barbara) French...

VAN HOUSE, Robert M., 87, of Washington Twp., passed away May 3, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pearl Van House; sister, Hazel and 2 brothers, Weyman and Wendell. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Berniece; daughter, Linda Leer and her husband Stuart; sons, Robert L. and his wife Jean, David...

FOUCHT, Donald E.81 of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Donald was born October 7, 1922, the son of Marshall and Cora Foucht. He served our country in the United States Army during World War II. Donald was a member of the VFW, Post #2800; the Shamrock Athletic Club; and the Loyal Order of Moose, #675. He is survived...

LEDFORD, Sammie, age 67 of Dayton, passed away Wed., May 5, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife Roberta in 1997. Sammie is survived by 2 daughters Marsha Cox (Gary) and Frances Ledford; 1 son Sammie Ledford Jr.; 5 sisters Helen, Ada, Janice, Minnie and Linda; 9 grandchildren Christy, Heather, Stephanie, Jade, Shannon, Paul,...

CARMACK-COOPER, Geneva (Dillavou)55 of Moraine, departed this physical realm on Monday, May 3, 2004. She is remembered as a loving sister, mother, grandmother, companion and friend. In respect to her daughters and family, her services will be private as also the final resting of her body. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dayton and the Kettering Home nurses and...

ABRAMS, Ressa, age 81, of Kettering, passed away Sat., May 1, 2004 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Luther in 1999. Ressa is survived by her daughter Jean Rockafellow (Ron) of Beavercreek; 2 sisters Stella Abrams of Kettering and Ruth Lakes of London, KY; 2 grandchildren Jill Boggs (Roger) and Scott Rockafellow (Michelle); 4 great-grandsons...

DEAN Barry 55 of Huber Heights; passed away Tuesday, 4/27/04 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Elizabeth Dean. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 yrs. Judy; 2 sons, Patrick (Connie) Dean & Brian Dean; 3 grandchildren, Conley, Allison & Zachary; 1 brother, Robert (Patricia) Dean; 1 sister, Carolyn (Johnny) Branham; a...

BOYER George 84 of Beavercreek; passed away Thursday, 4/29/04 at Kettering Hospital. Survivors include: his wife of 12 yrs, Lois; 4 step-children, Violet Salmons, Walter V. (Evelyn) Williams, Vennis (Joyce) Williams & Vencent (Jennifer) Williams; 8 step-grandchildren, Ronald, Tony, Vennis Jr., Dennis, Ted, Chris, Michael & Christie; 4 step-great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Brianna & Sierra. 1 niece, Whinnie. Services will...

HAMNER Timothy 43 of Dayton; went home to be with the lord, Friday, 4/30/04 at Fountainview Nursing Home after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilda Mae Hamner. Survivors include his father, Raymond; 1 brother, Dennis; 3 sisters, Vickie (Eugene) Crase, Sandy (Gene) Carr, Lesa Hess & friend Bob; numerous nieces and nephews; a host...

SPENCER Louise, 58 of Vandalia; passed away Sunday 5/2/04 of her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Leonia Overbay. Survivors include her husband, Harry; her children, Pam Hardwick, Sheila Besecker, Harry Jr. (Richie), & Michelle Mendenhall; 5 grandchildren, Glenn, Michael, Nicholas, Nathan, & Carmen; 5 sisters; 4 brothers; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of...

HICKEY Vera (Doll), 83 of Dayton; passed away Monday, 5/3/04 at Brookhaven Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hickey, her parents, Clarence & Helen Doll; Vera was born in Dayton, and attended Northridge High School. She retired from GE after many years of service. Survivors include, 1 daughter, Sandra (David) Carpenter; 1 son, Steven (Cindy)...

DURST, Colleen, 77, of Kettering, passed away April 22, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Durst; mother, Mabel Faulkner; brother, H.W. Bowers and grandson, Jason R. Bruhn. She is survived by her children; Jack L. (Rhonda) Bruhn, Richard C. (Grace) Bruhn, Michael B. (Jan) Bruhn, Timothy H. Bruhn and friend Patricia, Kathleen (Randy) Simonds and...